In the prehistoric times when encapsulated medicine were still not available, the prehistoric human beings would cure their sicknesses with herbal medicines. In fact, today, much of modern medicine was derived from the healing properties of some compounds found in these plants.Medicinal plants are available and way cheaper than readily prepared drugs. So why don't we try making an industry out of this?
This is exactly what Etnobotanica Paraguaya has in mind, which is why they are making efforts to institutionalize the herbal medicine industry here in Paraguay. Read more for more details.
Link: Geneva's Links With Community Medicine In Paraguay